WOW! He's recruited a total of 29 athletes in his initial class. All of these athletes can't be on scholly's. Did he let some athletes go? I know he had a few seniors on the team that have graduated but what about the underclassmen that were on the team?

You beat me to it. I couldn't believe that number when I read it on the front page. Do you know if any of the guys will play other sports like football?

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Big numbers in recruiting classes for track aren't uncommon. This past year we actually had 29 freshmen come in from high school, not including a couple of transfers, and the year before we had 33 freshmen. The main change would be an overall higher quality of the recruits that are coming in the fall; the quality, not the quantity, is what should be impressive.

The number of high quality athletes he is bringing in is very impressive. The stats of these athletes makes it a very exciting time in Aggieland.

We're going to have a top ten program within 2 years.

the 29 number doesn't even reflect the football guys...guys like Arketh Brown and Grimes who did well at the state meet could help Henry out too

and Chevar Bryson who likely wins the 200m at state if he doesn't strain his hammy.

El Aggie--

The main different is that all 29 of the signees are scholarship athletes. A&M wouldn't be able to announce them at this time if they hadn't received at least some money (because a walkon would remain a recruitable athlete). In the past, A&M may have had 33 newbies on the roster, but many of them would have been walkons.

There is no doubt that the Aggies will have an all-new look in 2006.

I am impressed as well. I can't wait to see what this group can do.

Track programs traditionally have some athletes on partial scholarships so I don't doubt all of these athletes are on some form of FA

Most are partial scholarships.